Games Like Crypt Stalker

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Action 50.4%, Adventure 29.2%, Indie 20.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct love letter to classic gothic action-platformers, featuring the same retro aesthetic and challenging combat as Crypt Stalker.

Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.

Why similar: Action 60.9%, Indie 39.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the specific 'whip-wielding' action-platformer feel of classic titles with a strong emphasis on retro-inspired combat.

Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!

Why similar: Action 51.5%, Adventure 45%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced action game features precise platforming and combat mechanics that mirror the arcade-style intensity of the seed game.

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Action 60.5%, Indie 39.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, atmospheric exploration experience with tight 2D combat that feels like a natural evolution of the retro action genre.

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Action 40.7%, Adventure 33.7%, Indie 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: This brutal action-platformer delivers the same satisfying, old-school difficulty and demon-slaying themes found in Crypt Stalker.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a female protagonist and fluid, challenging combat, this game perfectly matches the aesthetic and gameplay loop of Crypt Stalker.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Action 44%, Indie 28.8%, Adventure 27.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in modernizing classic 8-bit action-platformer mechanics, providing a similar level of polish and challenge.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Indie 34.3%, Action 33.2%, Adventure 32.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for modern retro-platformers, it offers the same tight controls and nostalgic charm that define the genre.

Possessed by an alien entity, slash and tear countless enemies with your monstrous claws, you must find a way to escape the planet before you lose what's left of your humanity! Exodemon is a game inspired by the 90s FPS golden age.

Why similar: Action 52.8%, Indie 47.2%

Why You'll Like It: While it is an FPS, its commitment to retro pixel-art and intense, visceral combat makes it a thematic cousin to Crypt Stalker.

Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

Why similar: Action 38.4%, Adventure 33.2%, Indie 28.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly leans into the 'broken cartridge' retro aesthetic and simple, effective action-platformer mechanics.

A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.

Why similar: Action 57.2%, Adventure 42.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-quality, action-focused 2D platforming experience with a distinct retro visual style.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Action 40.8%, Adventure 34.5%, Indie 24.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features elegant, whip-like combat and a beautiful pixel-art style that will appeal to fans of classic action-platformers.

GunGirl2 is an action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood! Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the heroic blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend GunDude.

Why similar: Action 41.1%, Adventure 32.5%, Indie 26.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic 2D action experience with a female lead, focusing on exploration and combat against hordes of enemies.

Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.

Why similar: Action 60.3%, Indie 39.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a straightforward, challenging 2D platforming experience that emphasizes combat and retro visuals.

Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains and bosses, and more in this sequel to Janosik.

Why similar: Action 51.4%, Adventure 41%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This platformer emphasizes 2D movement and exploration, capturing the simple joy of classic retro games.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Action 52.2%, Indie 27.5%, Adventure 20.2%

Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer features a strong female lead and a dark, gothic atmosphere that aligns well with the themes of Crypt Stalker.

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Action 65.8%, Adventure 27%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a 2D side-scrolling experience with souls-like elements that will appeal to players looking for a challenge.

Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!

Why similar: Action 63%, Indie 37%

Why You'll Like It: For those who enjoy the high-octane, run-and-gun intensity of classic arcade games, this title is an excellent match.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Action 45.3%, Adventure 32.8%, Indie 21.9%

Why You'll Like It: With a female protagonist and a focus on retro-inspired action, this game offers a compelling journey through time and combat.

Alisa is a Horror-themed Action Adventure game and a genuine throwback to the golden age of 90s 3D games.

Why similar: Action 40.4%, Adventure 33.3%, Indie 26.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the 1990s retro aesthetic perfectly, focusing on action and survival within a classic, fixed-perspective environment.

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Adventure 40.4%, Indie 30.3%, Action 29.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends classic 2D action-platforming with light exploration elements, capturing the spirit of 90s gaming.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Action 38.2%, Indie 31.4%, Adventure 30.4%

Why You'll Like It: This compact, retro-styled action game focuses on tight movement and combat, mirroring the focused gameplay of Crypt Stalker.

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Action 39.9%, Adventure 36.6%, Indie 23.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a straightforward, indie action-platformer that captures the spirit of simple, fun retro gaming.

Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

Why similar: Action 44.7%, Adventure 36.5%, Indie 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: The dark, gothic pixel-art aesthetic and action-heavy gameplay make it a great fit for fans of demon-slaying themes.

Ever miss being a child, playing games at your grandma's or in your old bedroom? Look no further! Play The Adventures of Elena Temple, the classic you never knew existed, on old machines that kind of sort of maybe existed. It's not like you can remember for sure, right?

Why similar: Indie 54.6%, Adventure 45.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the puzzle-platforming elements of the retro era, providing a nostalgic experience.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Action 41.2%, Adventure 34.3%, Indie 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a female protagonist and fast-paced, action-oriented gameplay that rewards precise movement and combat.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Action 37.2%, Adventure 33.2%, Indie 29.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers beautiful pixel art and fluid platforming mechanics that feel like a modern take on classic action-adventure games.

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Action 45.9%, Indie 28.4%, Adventure 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a notoriously difficult, old-school action-platformer that captures the unforgiving nature of the golden age of gaming.

Demoniaca - is a dark, gothic, mature and sexy action RPG inspired by the Castlevania series. Explore, fight, meet new friends and avenge those who brought you unbearable pain and loss.

Why similar: Action 37.7%, Adventure 34.7%, Indie 27.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a female protagonist and a dark, metroidvania-style map that encourages exploration and combat.

Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.

Why similar: Action 38.2%, Adventure 35.9%, Indie 25.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a vibrant, retro-inspired platforming journey that emphasizes movement and classic level design.

Wirewalk()↳ is a whimsical adventure where you raid virus-riddled systems with a very big baseball bat.

Why similar: Adventure 65%, Action 20.8%, Indie 14.1%

Lycanthorn II is 3D homage to games of old. You play as Rain, a Vampire Hunter, on her quest to slay Nosferatu.

Why similar: Action 48.8%, Adventure 45.6%, Indie 5.5%

Rhya's Crusade: The Aradia's Reavers, is an action-packed game with the soul of a Run & Gun classic featuring NES/Famicom palette and resolution with modern physics simulation and dynamic lightning making a frenetic mix made for players who love retro classics with a naughty side.

Why similar: Adventure 50.1%, Action 49.9%

A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!

Why similar: Action 39.5%, Adventure 34.6%, Indie 25.9%

Fascinating, full of mysteries, an adventure with a storyline unfolded in the style of good old games with Retro Consoles!

Why similar: Action 38.1%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 27.5%

Play as Sarah, the sexy warrior princess, as she fights to restore peace to her kingdom! Enjoy ultra-low res pixel animations, 8 bit chip tune sound, and a cutting edge hardcore story to tie them all together! Nostalgia and newness come together in this 8 Bit hand-held game style action RPG!

Why similar: Action 62.4%, Indie 37.6%

An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

Why similar: Action 44.2%, Adventure 34.5%, Indie 21.3%

Join Scarlet, the last remaining Maiden of the Sacred Flame, in her sinful quest to defeat the Prime Evil. Explore the randomly generated dungeons of the Underworld, learn new abilities, equip Scarlet with powerful equipment, and engage in lewd activities along the way.

Why similar: Action 53.3%, Adventure 46.7%

Defeat monsters and strengthen yourself by taking their powers! Discover the truth behind your cursed world in this lewd side-scrolling action game!

Why similar: Action 82.7%, Indie 17.3%

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

Why similar: Action 51.2%, Adventure 48.8%

Simona's Requiem is a retro-styled platformer Inspired by old action-adventure games but with a modern touch. Pick up the scythe as Simona and slash your way to the Fisher King who has hidden behind the moon.

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Adventure 42.7%

Experience a meta horror pixel platformer retro game haunted by a mysterious yandere.

Why similar: Indie 50.6%, Action 49.4%

A lo-fidelity First Person Snatcher inspired by the immersive sims of yesteryear. Play as Fennel, a knife-wielding swamp devil with an eye for gold and a penchant for violence. Use your tail to toy with your prey: grab and fling objects, climb impossible heights, and knock your enemies off balance.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Oh hello dearie.. Babushka needs to clean up her big magical cellar. Use hag magic, or just hit stuff with your broom.

Why similar: Action 100%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Action 40.3%, Adventure 35.7%, Indie 24.1%

Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.

Why similar: Action 100%

Get ready to take a trip back to the 80s, the 1880s! Help young Queen Victoria fight her way across Mars and attempt to escape home in this exceedingly retro arcade adventure! Prepare to bosh rocks! - with only the occasional break for tea and scones.

Why similar: Action 41.9%, Adventure 31.2%, Indie 26.9%

An adult-only 2D pixel-art platformer!

Why similar: Action 59.1%, Adventure 40.9%

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Action 37.7%, Adventure 34.1%, Indie 28.2%

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Action 49.4%, Adventure 41%, Indie 9.5%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Action 54.2%, Indie 45.8%

Classic arcade action returns with Rock Zombie, a 3D horror “hack`n slash” inspired by zombie flicks. Prepare for a non-stopping button-mashing experience that will bring you back to the golden era of the arcades, with modern 3D graphics, animations, camera angles and a killer soundtrack.

Why similar: Action 40.9%, Adventure 32.5%, Indie 26.6%

Chastity Catastrophe is a action platformer where instead of beating up enemies, you break your friends out of chastity equipment!

Why similar: Action 49.2%, Adventure 41.1%, Indie 9.7%

Valkie 64 is an action adventure inspired by games from the Nintendo 64 era. Play as Valkie, the last hope of the realms. Conquer dungeons, help the townsfolk and find secrets!

Why similar: Action 57.2%, Adventure 42.8%

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Why similar: Adventure 42.5%, Action 37.8%, Indie 19.7%

Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.

Why similar: Action 100%

Old school classics with the new twist.

Why similar: Action 59.8%, Indie 40.2%

A story driven sextroidvania click-em-up where you play as a brave barbarian ascending a lascivious lair!

Why similar: Adventure 72%, Indie 28%

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Action 50%, Adventure 31.4%, Indie 18.6%

Solve riddles, puzzles and platforming challenges as you descend the cryptic pathways of a distorted microcosm reality fueled by a symbolic landscape of faith and erotic nightmares.

Why similar: Action 53.4%, Adventure 46.6%